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Ep. 47- The Powerful Decision to Pursue the Music Career of Her Dreams at 41 with Monica Shriver
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I was introduced to my guest on today's episode in a really neat way thanks to social media. I saw a brief summary of her life and knew she would be perfect for the podcast.
Monica Shriver, Saxophonist and Composer, shares her journey from being primarily a teacher for 20 years to pursuing the kind of music career she always wanted at age 41. She discusses the challenges she faced in the education system, and how she felt forced to put her musical goals on hold. Monica talks about her decision to pursue a master's degree and her move to Nashville during the pandemic. She also shares her experience recording her first album and her goals for her music career and the Brave Musician community. In this conversation, Monica Shriver shares her journey of pursuing a music career in her forties, what that looks like now and what her goals are down the road. She discusses how age should not be a limiting factor in pursuing one's passion and the joy of creating a life of art and collaboration.
If you’ve had a desire to chase after that dream or goal you’ve always wanted to pursue, but feel as though you missed your opportunity. THIS is the episode for you.
Takeaways
-It's never too late to pursue your passion and dreams.
-Teaching and performing are two different skills.
-The environment and culture you're in can greatly impact your ability to thrive and pursue your passion.
-Creating a supportive community and seeking guidance from others can help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
01:24 Transition to Teaching Career
03:40 Teaching for 20 Years
05:16 Teaching vs. Performing
07:23 The Joy of Performing Beaten Out
08:41 The Impact of Negative Environment
10:06 Struggles as a Teacher
11:35 Navigating Different Teaching Styles
13:23 Feeling Out of Place
14:10 Pursuing Masters Degree
16:24 Midlife Crisis and Moving to Nashville
20:31 Recording First Album
27:49 Releasing First Album
37:00 Creating Brave Musician
42:26 Future Goals for Brave Musician
42:57 Performing and Touring
46:17 Future Plans for Music Career
46:52 Grants for Musicians
48:16 Pursuing Passion Regardless of Age
52:05 Creating a Life of Art and Collaboration
53:37 Encouragement for Women Feeling Blocked or Limited
55:19 It's Never Too Late
56:19 Where to Find Monica's Work
Connect with Monica
Instagram: @saxymoni Facebook: @monicashrivermusic
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